Vaccine Information

Vaccine Eligibility for Non-Immunocompromised 

Pfizer-BioNTech

  • 6 months-4 years
    1. 1st to 2nd dose: 3-8 weeks after 1st dose
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 8 weeks after 2nd dose
    3. No booster recommended
  • 5-17 years
    1. 1st to 2nd dose: 3-8 weeks after 1st dose
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose (Booster): at least 5 months after 2nd dose
  • 18 years and older
    1. 1st to 2nd dose: 3-8 weeks after 1st dose
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose: (1st Booster): at least 5 months after 2nd dose 
    3. 3rd to 4th dose (2nd Booster): at least 4 months after 1st booster 
      • 2nd  booster only for adults 50 years or older 

Moderna

  • 6 months-17 years
    1. 1st to 2nd dose: 4-8 weeks after 1st dose
    2. No booster recommended
  • 18 years and older
    1. 1st to 2nd dose: 4-8 weeks after 1st dose
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose: (1st Booster): at least 5 months after 2nd dose
    3. 3rd to 4th dose (2nd Booster): at least 4 months after 1st booster
      • 2nd booster only for adults 50 years or older

Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)

  • 18 years and older
    1. 1st to 2nd dose (1st Booster): at least 2 months after 1st dose, preferably Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose (2nd Booster): at least 4 months after 2nd dose, either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna 
      • 2nd booster only for adults 50 years or older

Vaccine Eligibility for Moderately to Severely Compromised 

Pfizer-BioNTech

  • 6 months-4 years
    1. 1st to 2nd dose: 3 weeks after 1st dose
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 8 weeks after 2nd dose
    3. No booster recommended 
  • 5-11 years
    1. 1st to 2nd dose: 3 weeks after 1st dose
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 8 weeks after 2nd dose
    3. 3rd to 4th dose (Booster): at least 3 months after 3rd dose
  • 12 years and older
    1. 1st to 2nd dose: 3 weeks after 1st dose
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
    3. 3rd to 4th dose (Booster): at least 3 months after 3rd dose
    4. 4th to 5th dose (Booster): at least 4 months after 4th dose

Moderna

  • 6 months-17 years
    1. 1st to 2nd dose: 4 weeks after 1st dose
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
  • 18 years and older
    1. 1st to 2nd dose: 4 weeks after 1st dose
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose: at least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
    3. 3rd to 4th dose (Booster): at least 3 months after 3rd dose
    4. 4th to 5th dose (Booster): at least 4 months after 4th dose

Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)

  • 18 years and older
    1. 1st to 2nd dose (Additional dose): at least 4 weeks after 1st dose and should be Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna
    2. 2nd to 3rd dose (Booster): at least 2 months after 2nd dose, Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna is preferred
    3. 3rd to 4th dose (Booster): at least 4 months after 3rd dose, Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna is preferred

 For more information about each different type of approved vaccine, visit the CDC's Vaccines page.

Vaccine - Booster Dose 

According to the CDC & FDA, immunocompromised individuals include people who:

  • Have been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
  • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years, or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome or Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
  • Are diagnosed with HIV and have a high viral load or low CD4 count, or are not currently taking medication to treat HIV
  • Are taking drugs like high-dose steroids or other medications that may cause severe suppression of the immune system

If you are not sure whether you fit into any of these categories, please contact your medical provider. For more details, please review the CDC’s information for moderately to severely immunocompromised people.

Please review: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html

Rowan County Health Department Clinics

Please use the CDC’s vaccine finder tool to schedule a second dose with any provider or call 980-432-1800 for assistance. You can also call 704-216-8777, ext 3 to book an appointment. 

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